1.
Benjamin Franklin Exhibit at the Emily Fowler Public Library– May 9, 2009-June 18,
2009
2.
Upcoming Workshops a.
In Denton ISD i.
Cool Web 2.0 Tools – March 2 ii.
Google Earth – March 4 iii.
Photostory 3 – March 9 iv.
Digital Storytelling Class – March 30 v.
Google Apps – April 8 vi.
iTunes for Education – April 15 b.
At Region XI i.
Dr. Seuss and your library – Feb. 15 Online $45 ii.
Collaborative Projects using State Funded Databases – Feb. 12 Online $45
(still available) iii.
Resource Roundup – Online – Feb. 16 $45 iv.
Collaborative Projects using Ebsco – March 20 $45 (at Reg. XI) v.
Using United Streaming Teacher Tools – March 26 $45 (at Reg. XI) vi.
Collaborative Projects using Britannica – Apr 7 $45 (at Reg. XI)
3.
Summer Media Resource Adventure – May 15, Region XI, cost = free. Still Looking for presenters.
4.
Facts on File will go away 7/31/09. a.
Cost to ESC XI went up over 1,000%. b.
Cost for me to pick it up for Denton ISD - $30,940.00 c.
ESC XI is looking at providing another resource – probably either World and I or
Journey Back Through Time. They won’t release the news until after the Board
Meeting at the end of February.
5.
College Readiness Standards - http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/collegereadiness/TCRS.cfm
a.
Goes into effect in 2011. Begins testing at 4 th grade. All students are expected to excel in this area including ESL and Resource students. b.
Lexiles for different careers - http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/_doc/FINALLexileBrochure1.pdf
c.
Databases and Automation Software with lexile levels - http://www.lexile.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?view=ED&tabindex=1&tabid=49&t abpageid=438

d.
Lexile Chart for the Transition from High School to Postsecondary Experience http://www.lexile.com/conference2005/presentations/Williamson.pdf
(page 15)
6.
KRC Research on School Libraries a.
School Libraries - http://www.txla.org/html/pr/survey.html
b.
School libraries are vital to education – and Texans are willing to vote in support of them. Nearly all Texans (99%, 84% strongly agree) believe school libraries are an essential part of the education experience and more than nine in ten agree
(95%) that school libraries are critical to student achievement. c.
The vast majority (93%) would support legislation that would require public schools to provide students with a school library and librarian that meets statewide standards. More than 8 in 10 voters across every demographic segment and geographic region support the legislation, including 85% of
Republicans and 95% of Democrats and 96% of Independents. d.
School libraries are a fundamental aspect of a child’s educational experience. e.
93% (including 70% who strongly agree) say that school libraries serve as another classroom for students. f.
Almost all Texans (98%) agree that school libraries teach children the research skills they will need all their lives. g.
Texas voters support increasing funding for both school and public libraries. h.
Legislative Day – Feb. 24-25 i.
Issues - http://txla.org/html/govt_aff.html
ii.
We will be asking for your support on these issues. This is how we got the 60% rule to include librarians, and how we got the K-12 databases.
7.
Jim Brazell – Futurist will be lecturing at DHS tonight at 7:00 PM. All are invited to attend. This is a major joint initiative between Curriculum & Instruction and
Technology.
8.
Cadre of Librarians: Who would like to work as part of a cadre of librarians to present workshops on topics like: a.
Specific databases i.
i.e. Britannica expert ii.
Ebsco expert iii.
Gale expert iv.
United Streaming expert v.
NetTrekker expert vi.
Discovery Education b.
Other topics like; i.
Collaboration for Project Based Learning ii.
Thematic Learning Projects

iii.
Print, Cut, and Fold Projects iv.
Digital Photos for the Classroom
9.
Media Literacy Education CD – available for checkout.
10.
PBS & AASL - Debbie Abilock, Editor-in-Chief of KQ, posted on the AASL Forum news that PBS &
AASL will be "collaborating to bring PBS Teachers direct access to content from AASL's flagship publication, Knowledge Quest." I highly encourage school librarians to add this page to your RSS feeds given that the articles in KQ, at least for me, have always proven to be timely and valuable.
11.
Parent Bibliography – What would you put in a parent professional library? Please send ideas to Helen.
12.
Draper Screens – how many want to order? If enough are planning to order we can get a price break.
13.
Tejas Star Book Award voting http://www.esc1.net/tejasstarbookaward . Voting is through
Feb. 27.
14.
Pop Culture Universe – free access through February. a.
SUPER N EWS!!
: Icons | Idols | Ideas was awarded the 2009
Dartmouth Medal in an announcement at the RUSA (Reference & User Services
Association) Awards Ceremony at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting held last month in Denver. It was the first time that an exclusively electronic reference source has won this prestigious honor. b.
We are particularly thankful to the Dartmouth Committee and to RUSA, not only for their recognition of Greenwood’s and ABC-CLIO’s leadership role in the movement toward online reference sources from high-quality publishers, but also for their acknowledgement of the emergence of pop culture as a valuable educational tool in the classroom and library. Complimentary Access to Pop Culture Universe through end of
February : Username greenwood Password resource
To access go to: http://pop.greenwood.com
15.
Vendor Specials – can be found on the Library News page. Sales are coming fast and furiously right now.
16.
LASSO Book List – more time has been granted. When do you think you might have adequate time?
17.
Digital Book Frame Instructions – see handout